Biology Semester 1 Final Pretest

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What is the purpose of cellular respiration?

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To produce ATP energy.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is a threat to biodiversity?

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Habitat loss, invasive species, and pollution are all threats to biodiversity.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured or tested in an experiment, often affected by the independent variable.

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What gas is produced during photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is an ecosystem?

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A community of living organisms and their interactions with their environment.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, like plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is an invasive species?

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A non-native species that spreads widely in a new habitat and causes harm to the environment, economy, or human health.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.